Budapest mayor Karácsony vows to defend NGOs from ‘Putinisation’ efforts by Hungarian government

🏙️ Mayor Gergely Karácsony says Budapest will stand with NGOs under threat from a new government bill he likens to “Russian-style” repression. Calling it an attack on civil society, Karácsony pledged to support grassroots organisations and resist what he described as Hungary’s "Putinisation."
Former army chief slams Hungarian government in open letter, citing smear campaign and unjust dismissals

🪖 Former military leader and Tisza Party defence expert Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi has accused Hungary’s government of launching a smear campaign against him and unfairly dismissing thousands of soldiers. In a scathing open letter, he denounced the leadership’s actions and voiced support for the Tisza Party’s vision of a “Hungary without hate and lies.” #Hungary #TiszaParty #HungarianArmy #Politics #Democracy
Budapest protest led by MP Hadházy challenges controversial assembly law changes

🇭🇺 Protesters gathered once again in Budapest, led by independent MP Ákos Hadházy, demanding the withdrawal of recent amendments to Hungary’s assembly law.
After Orbán praises anti-Hungarian Simion, Kövér stresses ethnic Hungarians’ interests in Romania

🇷🇴🇭🇺 After Prime Minister Orbán expressed willingness to cooperate with Romania’s AUR leader George Simion—despite his history of anti-Hungarian remarks—Speaker of Parliament László Kövér clarified that the rights and interests of Romania’s ethnic Hungarian community remain a top priority for Hungary.
Top Hungary news: Ukraine talks postponed, slang and phrases, property prices, tourism — 11 May, 2025

Hungarian hyperinflation, property prices up, Hungarian slang and phrases, trip to Mumbai and more!
Hungarian opposition: There won’t be a new government without the left

"There can be no real change in Hungary without the left," says Klára Dobrev, who announced a new era for the Democratic Coalition after Ferenc Gyurcsány’s retirement. In a powerful video, she vowed to fight for justice, equality, and real representation—standing apart from both the ruling and opposition right.
Hungary and Slovakia unite against EU proposal to ban Russian energy imports

Hungary and Slovakia are standing firm against Brussels' latest proposal to ban Russian energy imports. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó says the plan would cause "brutal price hikes" and directly threatens Hungary's utility price cap.
Budapest mayor Karácsony: Europe must wake up before it repeats the mistakes of the past

Marking 80 years since the end of WWII, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony urged Europeans to wake up before history repeats itself. In a powerful video message, he warned that today’s growing division, war, and weakening of shared values echo the darkest moments of the 20th century.
PM Orbán’s political director warns Europe against ‘two fatal mistakes’ in Ukraine conflict

Hungarian PM’s political director Balázs Orbán says Europe is on the brink of making two critical errors in the Ukraine conflict: check out what these are below.
Fidesz accuses rival Tisza Party of being involved with Ukrainian secret services

A new wave of accusations has emerged in Hungarian politics: Fidesz claims the opposition Tisza Party is working with Ukrainian secret services to undermine Hungary.





